Parliament has approved new measures that establish custodial sentences for the willful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities. The approved legislation calls for a minimum sentence of 3years Read More... The post LGBTQ+: Parliament Approves 5Years
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has expressed optimism about the conclusion of the clause-by-clause amendment of the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, also known as the anti-gay bill, by the end of Friday, February 9. The House is expected to continue with the consideration of […] The post Amendments
Obaapa Christy One of Ghana’s renowned gospel artistes, Obaapa Christy, has released her much anticipated new single, ‘It Will Change’, accompanied by a stunning music video. This marks her Read More... The post Obaapa Christy Returns With ‘It Will Change’
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has finally issued a statement apologising to Ghanaians over the painful exit of the senior national soccer team, the Black Stars, from the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Stars lost to Cape Verde 1-2 and drew 2-2 with both Egypt and Mozambique. These results were not […] The post Editorial: AFCON 2023 fiasco: the GFA’s crocodile tears
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is introducing a spot-billing system to address all challenges of overbilling resulting from non-reading of customers’ bills, which leads to incorrect estimation. In a press statement dated February 2, 2024, ECG explains that the initiative includes the company’s new reading meter, which will capture customers’ electricity consumption and integrate […] The post ECG
The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, says that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) supports the position of the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, on LGBTQ+ issues. Mr. Mahama, addressing the matter during a breakfast meeting with the Clergy in Koforidua on Wednesday, January 31, stated that his faith is against same-sex marriages, […] The post NDC
In a recent development, Divisional Chiefs from the Kumasi Traditional Council praised Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, affirming his deep reverence for the Golden Stool and dismissing claims that he spoke against Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Several Chiefs highlighted Chairman Wontumi’s well-known humility toward the Golden Stool, contradicting allegations that emerged during […] The post Wontumi
Proverbs 22:26: Manhyia v Wontumi If there is any political party that will have clashes with the Asanteman Kingdom, it should not have been the New Patriotic Party. Asanteman led by its kings have been principled ever since this kingdom was founded. It was through one of its principled ways that the National Liberation Movement […] The post Feature: Where Are The Elders Of The New Patriotic
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cautioned the rank and file of the party to desist from making any sensitive statements against Nananom. The General Secretary of the party, Justin Frimpong-Kodua, who gave the admonition at the press conference at the party Secretariat, in Kumasi yesterday, said the party has history, tradition and ideology, which […] The post NPP
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has stated that it is looking forward to the reintroduction of the import and export restrictions bill in Parliament. The Ministry of Trade presented the bill to restrict the importation of 22 items, including poultry, rice, and sugar, among others. However, the laying of the bill was suspended following […] The post We’re
Vivian Jill Kumawood actress, Vivian Jill Lawrence, has disclosed how a pastor nearly caused an irreparable damage to her relationship with her eldest child’s father. Speaking on Emelia Brobbey’s Okukuseku Read More... The post Pastor Almost Destroyed My Family
Actress Vivian Jill Lawrence for the first time had a sit down to reveal a lot about her life that she’s previously kept under wraps. In a tell-all interview, Jill said she got pregnant at age 15 and delivered her first child. She said she welcomed a 2nd child later in life but through it […] The post I Gave Birth to My First Son at 15 – Vivian Jill Reveals her Life Story
Legendary Highlife musician, Kojo Antwi has vowed never to perform at the National Theatre again. Years back, the National Theatre was Kojo Antwi’s main venue for his popular December 24 concert. But speaking in an exclusive interview with Nana Adwoa Annan of Onua TV, the legendary Highlife musician announced his decision to permanently retire from […] The post I’ll
The National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has heavily criticized the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, for arresting the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah. Mr. Nkansah was arrested on January 10, 2024, by the Special Prosecutor for allegedly campaigning with NEIP money […] The post Sanitise
The Chairman of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, is confident that the committee will finish amending the clauses of the bill on the promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, also known as the anti-gay bill, between February and March this year for it to be […] The post We
The Member of Parliament for Asante Akim Central, Kwame Ayimadu-Antwi, has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its alleged failure to protect experienced MPs within the majority caucus. Ayimadu-Antwi, who is currently engaged in a highly competitive race for his seat with Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurial and […] The post NPP
The National Conference of Muslim Kings, Muslim Paramount Chiefs, and Imams (NACOKINGS) has expressed its unwavering support for the private member’s bill currently before Parliament, advocating for the extension of Muslim holidays. The bill contrasts with the current practice of only observing one day each for the two Eids. Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament […] The post NACOKINGS
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it submitted a proposal to Parliament for the reconsideration of the Emission Levy Bill, scheduled for implementation in 2024. The Emissions Levy Bill, approved by Parliament, imposes an annual charge of GH¢100 on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, starting from January 2024. The […] The post GPRTU
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has once again criticised President Akufo-Addo’s stance on the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, 1 and 2, and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023, stating that it not only contradicts constitutional procedure but also raises concerns about the future of Private Members’ Bills. The President, in a letter […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Parliament has approved the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill 2023 which imposes a 5 percent flat rate for the rental of commercial premises and the sale of immovable property by an estate developer. The VAT Amendment Bill 2023 also seeks to introduce a zero rate on locally produced sanitary pads and waive VAT on the […] The post Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill appeared first on
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